Reflections

Daring to Risk a Caring Response: The Sisters of Charity’s Service during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic

by Megan Simmermeyer | July 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Sisters of Charity, who embody a legacy of service and caring for others, met the challenge presented by the flu epidemic in 1918.

A Canadian View: Justice for All

by Jim Paddon | July 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.

Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 23, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the midst of the debate about wearing masks some wish they had a mask to wear.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #4: Leadership is Important!

by A young lay Vincentian from the United States | July 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It’s good to take a step back and look at leadership during these times. How did our leaders respond?

The Growing (Mk 4:26-34)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.

Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress

by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.